Types of Majors

Passionate about Climate Change?

In this category, you will find schools with programs ranging from climate and atmospheric science to renewable energy and policy.

Ready to become and Environmental Scientist?

Be prepared for lab and field work, as you'll learn how to conduct environmental research.

Explore the wonders of the natural world!

Earth Science is the study of Earth's structure, properties, processes, and evolution. Geology is a specialized field within Earth Science, focused on rocks and the processes that formed them.

Feed the world, sustainably!

This category includes a variety of programs ranging from agriculture to horticulture, or food science. You'll learn how to produce and distribute food sustainably, preventing waste while protecting human and environmental health.

Ensure quality of life for future generations.

Sustainability is defined as the ability to meet the needs of the present, without interfering with the ability of future generations to do the same. Learn more about the intersection of the environment, society, and the economy!

Have a passion for wildlife?

Discover majors related to wildlife conservation, ecology and natural resources.

Have a creative mind?

Schools included offer a range of programs, from art and product design to landscapes and architecture.

Forestry is more than just harvesting trees!

This major covers the sustainable management of forests, including forest health, biodiversity and resource management.

Interested in aquatic ecosystems or water use?

Schools in this category cover a range of programs, including water use, freshwater systems, coastal ecology, and marine biology.

Lead by example!

From environmental policy and law enforcement to sustainable tourism and recreation, your leadership skills can make an impact.

Got the business bug?

Whether you're looking to open your own sustainable business or help companies go green, you'll learn how to optimize business practices and market sustainability initiatives.

Help protect species threatened by extinction!

In this major, you will learn about the preservation of endangered species. This major is primarily conservation biology.